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While digitization across all spectrums has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic, learn how to make an effective switch to Virtual Ambulatory Care.
US healthcare Providers have made a significant leap to Virtual care during the Covid Pandemic, forced by the significant risk of infection in an in-person visit, and aided to a significant extent by relaxation of norms by Medicare/Medicaid. While the higher penetration of virtual care brings the potential to reduce costs to Payers and improve access to care, it will create uncertainties for practice economics and clinical workflows. Provider organizations can however, not just survive but thrive in this new environment, by using this opportunity to centralize and virtualize their Physician support infrastructure. This will help reduce enterprise costs while improving the access to care and outcomes for care, without significantly impacting the patient experience.
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The Canadian government recently conducted research to gauge the effects of the pandemic on the Canadian job market. While many industries were negatively affected, certain sectors such as healthcare experienced a boom. Based on the research, they have identified 10 occupations that have increased in demand in the province of British Columbia during the pandemic.
What Are the Occupations In-Demand In British Columbia During the Pandemic? Information Systems Analysts and Consultants - NOC 2171
The demand for professionals in this occupation experienced an increase during the pandemic as many organizations shifted their working systems online. To enable their employees to work from home, many organizations required innovative technology and secure data platforms to continue operations. These professionals are responsible for analyzing and testing systems. They also implement development plans, procedures, and policies regarding the information systems.
Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers - NOC 2174
The demand for these professionals exploded after the onset of the pandemic. Organizations in BC require these professionals to write, modify, integrate and test computer software code. They are also employed by gaming companies, film and video production, etc.
Payroll Administrators - NOC 1432
These professionals are responsible for handling the payroll information to remunerate the organization’s employees. They also maintain the payroll record. While the demand for these professionals dropped slightly at the beginning of the pandemic, it is starting to gain traction again. As many organizations needed to address revenue loss due to the pandemic, there was an increase in demand for payroll administrators.
Technical Sales Specialists - NOC 6221
These professionals handle sales of technical goods and services to the government, commercial and industrial sectors. The demand for these professionals picked up after a slight drop at the beginning of the pandemic.
Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants - NOC 4413
The demand for these professionals increased by almost 44% in April 2021, just during the onset of the global pandemic. The assistants are responsible for providing support to students and helping teachers manage their curriculum. As the classroom has shifted online, teacher assistants continue to play an imperative role in managing the classrooms.
Janitors, Caretakers, and Building Superintendent - NOC 6733
The pandemic reminded everyone of the importance of sanitation and heavy cleaning to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus. This increased the demand for janitorial services and building maintenance leading to an uptick in employment for these professionals.
Transport Truck Drivers - NOC 7511
During the pandemic, the demand for truck drivers increased exponentially as they were required to transport goods over short distances, between provinces and internationally. They were imperative in delivering essential goods to industries still operating during the pandemic. The British Columbia government also made efforts during this pandemic in partnership with the BC Trucker Association to address the needs of truck drivers regarding rest areas, food trucks, and inspection stations.
Underground Production and Development Miners - NOC 8231
These workers perform mining operations to extract coal and ore from underground mines. They also work in constructing tunnels and passageways to facilitate mining operations. The demand for these workers is steadily increasing as the province recovers from the pandemic.
Material Handlers - NOC 7452
The demand for these professionals was 91% higher in April 2020 compared to April 2019. These workers handle, move, and unload materials. During the pandemic, they were required to unload essential supplies such as food, cleaning products, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Cooks - NOC 6322
Cooks work in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, cafeterias at educational institutions, and other organizations. The pandemic led to the shutdown of dine-in service in restaurants. However, the increase in online food ordering has increased the demand for good cooks in British Columbia. This was especially the case for commercial kitchens that do not offer dine-in services.


If you have a dishwasher, you may have had or will experience a leak. Dealing with dishwasher leaks can be frustrating and messy, but they don’t have to be a long-term hassle. In most cases, dishwasher leaks can be fixed relatively easily. This blog discusses why a leak may occur and tips to resolve and prevent leaks.
What Are the Causes of a Leaking Dishwasher?
There are a few different reasons that dishwashers may leak. The most common causes are:
Loose door seal.Water can escape through the opening if your dishwasher’s door seal is loose. Broken drain hose.A dishwasher’s drain hose can wear down & degrade over time. When this happens, water will leak from the hose. Clogged dishwasher.A dishwasher can become clogged with food, grease, and other debris, causing water to leak out of the appliance. Dishwasher misalignment.The appliance should be evenly leveled; otherwise, leaking will occur. Pooling and pressure around the gasket can destroy its seal. Misalignment means water doesn’t flow directly into the drain, resulting in a pool of water forming at the bottom. Damaged tub.If the dishwasher tub is badly damaged, water will leak. To fix it, you will need to replace it with a new one. Damaged spray arm.The spray arm is found inside the dishwasher, at the bottom center of the unit. It showers the dishes with water during the wash and rinse cycles. Inspect the spray arm for cracks, warping, blockages, or other damage. Faulty water inlet valve.If the drain hose is functioning and you still notice your dishwasher leaking water underneath, the water inlet valve may be at fault. This valve opens and closes to allow water to flow to the dishwasher from your home supply. A malfunction may cause it to leak from one of its components. Signs of a Leaky Dishwasher
Now that you know the causes of a broken dishwasher, there are several signs that you may have a dishwasher leak. If you notice any of the following, it may be time to check for leaks:
Water on the floor.A puddle around your dishwasher is a surefire indicator of a dishwasher leak. Dampness inside the dishwasher.If your dishwasher feels unusually warm or humid inside, a leak might be the cause. Water spots on dishes.Water spots or streaks on your dishes and glasses can be expected, but if they begin to appear frequently, it can be a sign of a leak. Mold or mildew.Mold or mildew is a sign that your dishwasher is not running as it should. An undetected leak may be the cause. How Do I Prevent a Dishwasher From Leaking?
A leaking dishwasher can typically require little effort to resolve. Many people can fix the problem on their own, whether due to a faulty gasket or simply overloading the dishwasher. We have compiled a few tips on how to fix common causes of dishwasher leaks below.
The easiest way to prevent a dishwasher from leaking or malfunctioning is to avoid overloading it. Ensure that dishes are arranged in an organized fashion before running a cycle. Additionally, remember to double-check that the dishwasher detergent is the correct one for the type of dishwasher you have.
If your dishwasher leaks from the door, it is likely because the door seal is loose. To fix this, tighten the screws around the dishwasher door. It’s also possible that your machine may be unleveled and requires setting to ensure it is leveled with the ground. You can do this by using a dishwasher leveling kit.
Replacing the dishwasher door gasket is a common solution to repair a broken dishwasher. If you have noticed that your dishwasher gasket is damaged or requires immediate attention, your best bet is to replace it. Always ensure the appliance is not running before removing the old door gasket. Then, take the new one and install it at the top of the door area. Don’t forget to read your dishwasher manual for specific instructions on how to replace the gasket.
Another tip to further prevent leaks is to replace the dishwasher drain hose. If your dishwasher’s drain hose is cracked or damaged, replacing it with a new one may be necessary. Consult your dishwasher manual for specific instructions on how to do this.
Even if there is no obvious wear, replace hoses every
five years. Use a reinforced steel-braided hose, as they are less likely to fail.
If your dishwasher continues to cause problems, consider replacing the drain pump. It may be defective. The dishwasher’s filter traps food particles that aren’t flushed down the drain during a wash cycle, preventing them from damaging the drain pump. However, if the filter isn’t cleaned regularly, it can become clogged with these particles. When this happens, water won’t be able to drain and will puddle inside, resulting in a dishwasher leaking from the front. Cleaning the filter should quickly fix the issue.
Will a Dirty Dishwasher Cause Leaking?
Take the time to clean out your dishwasher. Dishwashers can gradually become clogged with food, grease, and other debris. When this happens, water can back up and leak out of the dishwasher. Cleaning your dishwasher often can help prevent this from becoming an issue.
To clean your dishwasher, start by running it empty on the hottest setting. Then, add a dishwasher cleaning tablet to the detergent dispenser and rerun the dishwasher. If you have a particularly dirty dishwasher, you may need to deep clean it with a vinegar solution. To do this, mix equal parts of water and white vinegar and pour them into the dishwasher’s detergent dispenser. Run the dishwasher on the hottest setting and let the vinegar solution work its way through the dishwasher.
By following these tips, you can help prevent dishwasher leaks and keep your dishwasher running smoothly for years to come. Remember, whatever the repair, reconnect the water supply and turn the power back on before resuming use.
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New figures from the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, show that fixed broadband subscriptions increased to 1.58 million in the final quarter of 2021, a rise of 4% compared to the previous year.
Of these, over 372,000 were fibre-to the-premises (FTTP) subscriptions, a 50% year-on-year increase.
Broadband network provider SIRO said the figures showed that hybrid working was fuelling subscriptions and driving a surge in demand for fibre broadband.
"Today, as the cost of living and fuel costs rise, it's likely that even more workers will choose to work from home and avoid expensive commutes to work, making reliable, high-quality fibre broadband essential," said SIRO CEO John Keaney.
Today's ComReg figures also show that total mobile subscriptions, including mobile broadband and machine-to-machine, increased to 7.89 million in the final quarter of 2021.
5G subscribers totalled 392,000 in the quarter.
On a monthly basis, the average mobile voice subscriber used 213 minutes and sent 43 texts.


SOLITUDE " Children's seeking of emotional warmth is the very 'driver' that pushes their foot down on the 'accelerator pedal' of their 'car of life' and which they undoubtedly 'steer' towards hopefully trusted others." Dave Traxson, 2015. If the function of children's sometimes challenging behaviour is to seek emotional warmth as I and many other child mental health professionals now believe and not just attention seeking, then why as do we as a society and particularly schools often give them the very opposite response to what they are striving to find? "We know professionally and personally the pivotal importance of meaningful attachments and how they give children the security to explore a very challenging world." COMMON PARENTAL OR SOCIETAL RESPONSES: - "Sit on the naughty step." (ALONE) - "Sit at the back of the class." (ALONE) - "Go into the corridor."(ALONE) - "Go to isolation." Now regularly used in schools (where you will sit in a cold sterile room they sit ALONE possibly for whole days) - AND ultimately solitary confinement.( used with juveniles in the U.S. to 'protect' 16 year olds to 'protect' them in a Safeguarding sense from predatory inmates. + ALSO now all too frequently biochemical solitude with psychotropic drugs. THE REAL DANGER IS THE PATHOLOGISATION OF SOLITUDE = using solitude as a punishment which then conditions young people in later life to not perceive or realise the therapeutic benefits of solitude achieved for thousands of years by SOLITUDE using 'retreats' and meditation etc. etc. We should not traumatise a child with punitive isolation or aversive solitude as each time they consider it or experience it in the future they may be retraumatised. What should we be doing instead? - Building any form of human to human therapeutic support / relationship. - 'Human Bridge' relationships to help them cross their current river of stress. - Starting with 'Special Minutes' with a carer, teaching assistant or 'behaviour buddy.' - Tell them you 'love them' but not certain behaviours + consequences. - 1:1 coaching or mentoring with an adult or peer. - 'Incident Debriefs' including feelings for others. - Therapeutic mentoring with someone they attach to. - "Quality Time' with a trusted adult. - A walk in the countryside with a trusted adult or peer tutor. - Forest School strategies in a safe environment with a skilled leader. - Adventure Therapy with a skilled leader. - Counselling within school. - External 1:1 therapeutic support. POINT OF CLARIFICATION - 'Time Out' in Behavioural Theory is the removal of rewards for a short period of time and NOT a physical isolation of a child in a solitary space. This is clearly a revolutionary reverse of existing practice in schools and society at large. "Emotion is often what we all rely upon to carry us across the unfathomable voids in our intelligence," Bridget Wright.


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The Faro model handbook: Mental health and psychosocial support to unaccompanied minor migrants and families with children upon first reception is a tool developed by Destination Unknown member Terre des Hommes to help service providers work with children on the move in a protective, supportive and empowering way.
The handbook provides a comprehensive overview of how effective psychosocial support can be delivered to both unaccompanied migrant minors and children who who arrive at a destination with their families after experiencing traumatic experiences. The latest edition of the handbook was published in 2017.


Brinds Will founded CareFTP, an abbreviation of Care For The Planet, to address fundamental issues with climate awareness and solutions. In 2022, climate change poses an existential threat to life on this planet. According to the World Health Organization, climate change is humanity's most significant public health threat. UN COP gatherings take place annually to address climate issues globally with actionable solutions. CareFTP celebrates these annual gatherings and speaks to individuals from all backgrounds with the universal language of art. Full-body, realistic digital artwork represents many extinct and seriously threatened animals, such as the Steller's Sea Cow, Tasmanian Wolf, and Northern White rhinoceros. CareFTP is thrilled to commemorate each COP gathering with "a meaningful digital collectible token that addresses real issues in the real world."
Each year, the United Nations Climate Change supreme body meets for its annual Conference of the Parties (COP). COP gatherings produce unprecedented results for climate change by intensely focusing on climate change indicators, potential solutions, and compromise. On November 6th, 2022, attendees will again come together for our planet at COP26 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. CareFTP's curated digital token collection celebrates the twenty-six previous United Nations COP gatherings and the upcoming 27th COP. In contrast to other digital tokens, CareFTP tokens are handcrafted by human beings and accompanied by The Climate Change Song, titled "Do It While You Can" (DIWYC). There are forty different versions of DIWYC available, including an instrumental version. In preparation for COP27 in Egypt, the Arabic version of DIWYC is sung by an Egyptian vocalist and professionally translated.
Climate change and global warming are issues affecting humans and animals worldwide. Therefore, CareFTP's digital collectible tokens will always have value, utility, and global relevance. The combination of digital art and "The Climate Change Song" creates a catchy and passionate call to action. CareFTP seeks to inspire and motivate people worldwide to become part of the solution. CareFTP and its digital collectibles benefit worldwide autonomous youth-led organizations and local affiliates. Soon, CareFTP will adapt its system to allow the general public to create unique online tokens. Visit careftp.com to see all twenty-seven digital tokens from the CareFTP Collection launched in celebration of the annual UN COP gatherings.


During the height of COVID-19, G-Watch was one of the few (if not the only) organizations that conducted monitoring of government programs and services. G-Watch has sustained its citizen monitoring, covering critical pandemic services and democratic processes, namely the social amelioration program, vaccination, COVID loans, education and conduct of elections.
G-Watch’s capacity to sustain its multi-level monitoring is mainly in account of its accountability frontliners. Accountability frontliners are “citizen monitors who are physically at the frontlines - interviewing beneficiaries, observing the actual delivery of public services or the implementation of a government program, or engaging government face-to-face. They face real risks of getting infected, yet they continue coming out of their homes to monitor government. Accountability frontliners are also citizens demanding accountability through various means, including online, who face the threat of repression and assault by authorities simply by "speaking truth to power.”
Last March 3-8 this year, G-Watch held its National Meeting and Learning Exchange with the theme ‘Learning With, For and About Accountability Frontliners.’ Thirty-five (35) G-Watch leaders and accountability frontliners from 12 sites attended the event. In recent months, several local learning exchanges in G-Watch sites were conducted, convening more accountability frontliners and learning with, from and about them.
This audio visual presentation was prepared to share the highlights of the G-Watch 2022 national meeting and learning exchange, particularly showcasing the perspectives and stories of G-Watch accountability frontliners themselves and sharing the significance of their work and what they stand for in the context of a pandemic and closing civic spaces. The development of this AVP forms part of an action-learning collaborative project with Accountability Research Center that aims to learn from, with and for frontline accountability defenders. It is G-Watch's first attempt in over a decade now to share our work in an alternative format, on video form.


A number of studies discuss whether and how economists differ from other disciplines in the amount that they contribute to public goods. We view this debate as incomplete because it neglects the willingness to sanction non-cooperative behavior, which is crucial for maintaining social order and for sustaining the provision of public goods. We study the decision whether to engage in costly punishment of a free rider in a survey-based experiment with 1423 students from seven study areas in the social sciences, as well as medicine at Aarhus University, Denmark. Using a dictator game and a social dilemma game, that captures essential features of the public goods game, we replicate previous findings that economics students give significantly less than students from other disciplines. However, when subjects decide whether or not to punish a free rider, we find that economics students are just as likely to punish as students from other disciplines.


After days of protests against the expiration of the federal evictions moratorium, the administration of president Joe Biden issued a new moratorium on Tuesday, August 3. The new moratorium on evictions imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be effective for the next two months, until October 3.
The moratorium will cover counties in the U.S. witnessing what the CDC deems to be “substantial” or “high” rates of community transmission of COVID-19. As per the CDC data, as of August 2, 2,604 of 3,219 counties are facing such high levels of spread, which translates to around 80.9% of the counties where nearly 90% of the U.S. population resides.
The new moratorium comes three days after the previous 11 months long CDC eviction ban expired on July 31, after both the CDC and the U.S. Congress failed to extend it before its expiration. The new moratorium is not as comprehensive as the previous one, but social movements, housing rights activists and progressive groups see this as a big gain from the Biden administration.
“This is a major victory for the growing movement to stop evictions and win the right to housing for all,” claimed the report by
Liberation News, a publication associated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Liberation Newsalso speculated that the move to not make the moratorium is likely to withstand legal challenges by landlord groups in federal courts.
“The administration’s decision to have the new moratorium not be 100% comprehensive is likely designed to help it withstand this legal challenge, since a majority of Supreme Court justices last month stated that they would not approve of a moratorium extension,” the report stated.
The publication added that, much like other institutions, the Supreme Court as well is susceptible to people’s movements. This was also evident considering the Biden administration had taken a sharp u-turn on its earlier stand that the government was limited by the Supreme Court’s position to extend an eviction moratorium of any kind, which was disputed by many.
Progressive congresswoman Cori Bush of the Democratic Party has been leading a sit-in outside the Capitol building in Washington DC, which houses the U.S. Congress, ever since the U.S. House of Representatives adjourned for a six-week vacation on Friday, July 30, without passing any measure to prevent a nationwide evictions crisis.
Bush, who had previously experienced eviction and homelessness as a mother, has been the most prominent advocate of housing rights, an extension to the moratorium and rent cancellation in the U.S. Congress. Over the next five days, her sit-in was joined in by representatives from various grassroots social movements, and received extensive support from her progressive Democratic colleagues in the Congress, including the likes of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mondaire James, Jimmy Gomez, Jamaal Bowman, Bernie Sanders, Ilhan Omar and others.
Responding to the Biden administration’s decision, Bush stated that the building pressure “movement mountains”. “For 5 days, we’ve been out here, demanding that our government acts to save lives,” she said in her tweet.
Today, our movement moved mountains.
On Friday night, I came to the Capitol with my chair. I refused to accept that Congress could leave for vacation while 11 million people faced eviction.
For 5 days, we’ve been out here, demanding that our government acts to save lives.
Today, our movement moved mountains.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) August 3, 2021


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Maximisation of Knowledge-Based Development (KBD) benefits requires effective dissemination and utilisation mechanisms to accompany the initial knowledge creation process. This work highlights the potential for interactions between Supply Chains (SCs) and Small and Medium sized Enterprise Clusters (SMECs), (including via 'junction' firms which are members of both networks), to facilitate such effective dissemination and utilisation of knowledge. In both these network types there are firms that readily utilise their relationships and ties for ongoing business success through innovation. The following chapter highlights the potential for such beneficial interactions between SCs and SMECs in key elements of KBD, particularly knowledge management, innovation and technology transfer. Because there has been little focus on the interactions between SCs and SMECs, particularly when firms simultaneously belong to both, this chapter examines the conduits through which information and knowledge can be transferred and utilised. It shows that each network type has its own distinct advantages in the types of information searched for and transferred amongst network member firms. Comparing and contrasting these advantages shows opportunities for both networks to leverage the knowledge sharing strengths of each other, through these 'junctions' to address their own weaknesses, allowing implications to be drawn concerning new ways of utilising relationships for mutual network gains.
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Recent news stories about regulatory compliance in the financial services industry highlight the need for effective training and assessment in this sector. In response, we’re offering a webinar that highlights the role assessments in mitigating risk and supporting compliance. Join us at 11 a.m. British Summer Time (London — UTC +1) on Tuesday, 3rd July for Using Assessments to Mitigate Risk and Ensure Regulatory Compliance In addition to discussing the vital role of assessments in mitigating risk, this webinar will share how Questionmark assessment technologies can be used to support and promote compliance. We will cover these and other topics: Demonstrating your organisation’s commitment to comply with laws, making prosecution less likely if an individual mis-steps How assessments can warn of a lack of knowledge or understanding before these impact the business Providing effective documentation that training has taken place and that employees understand what they are required to do in line with regulations Saving time by allowing knowledgeable employees to “test out” of training on topics in which they are already expert


The Memphis 13 is a thirty-five-minute documentary that follows the experiences of the thirteen students that were enrolled in all-white schools (Bruce, Gordon, Rozzelle, and Springdale Elementary schools) in Memphis, Tennessee, in October 1961. The enrollment was purposefully done to help integrate African Americans into the all-white Schools in Memphis. The entire documentary portrays these students’ experiences who were barely six-year-old at the time. The thirteen students underwent several challenges that may have been traumatic. Trauma defines an emotional response to an event that a person finds physically or emotionally threatening or harmful. Traumatic events or experiences may range from bullying, harassment, accidents, being kidnaped to even childbirth, among others. A person exposed to the distressing event may feel a range of emotions both immediately and in the long term. Occasionally, they may be overwhelmed, helpless, shocked, anxious, or have difficulty processing the experience. As demonstrated in the documentary, the thirteen African American students felt complex trauma. This disturbing event arises from exposure to various and multiple traumatic occurrences within the context of interpersonal relationships. The students in the documentary had similar several devastating experiences throughout the ordeal. Most of them shared their anxiety and fears since their first encounter at their new schools. Police officers escorted them, and they guarded the schools. Moreover, they faced prejudice from some racially-biased teachers who would not pick them to answer questions in the classrooms. At the same time, others were teased by some teachers and students. They could not speak up about their dreams and aspirations as they knew they would be discouraged. These discriminative acts made a majority of them feel unequal to their white counterparts. Being unwanted in their new learning institutions forced some of them to leave for their former all-blacks schools despite the better facilities in the all-whites centers. Those who stayed had to deal with derogatory and undermining statements from some teachers and fellow students. All these discriminatory attitudes show the nature of trauma these students underwent. At first, some parents were reluctant to get their children involved in civil rights activism, but eventually, some accepted it due to several driving principles. The parents of these thirteen kids had a strong enthusiasm to help change the situation in the South. During this moment, the civil rights movement was at its climax, and it is true to say that these parents, being involved in them, felt the need to fight for the integration of their children into these all-whites students. Perhaps, many of them had undergone racial segregation during their school days. Thus, they did not want their children to experience similar situations as them. That enthusiasm for fighting for integration was the driving force behind their decision to get their children involved in this activism. customized essay
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It is imperative to note that the action taken by these children’s parents was a sacrifice for the future. More African Americans started being enrolled in the previously all-white schools with time, which derives from the acts of the thirteen students’ parents who helped pioneer integration. Unfortunately, some white students started leaving these schools to escape from the Black infiltration, but the school plan was achieved in the long run. According to the documentary, in 2011, African Americans were the majority in Memphis City Schools. Thus, the assertion that the decision of these parents was a sacrifice for the future is correct.


Suboxone could interact with anesthesia, but it depends on the type of medication being used for your anesthesia.
Anesthesia is a general term for a group of medications used to prevent pain during surgery and other medical procedures. Anesthetics are administered by licensed professionals such as anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, dentists, or other healthcare providers as necessary.
Anesthetics are available in various dosage forms such as intravenous injection, topical lotion, patch, and spray, or via inhalation. They can be used in both minor or major medical procedures, depending on the clinical need.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) made a major revision to their 2020 guidelines stating that discontinuation of Suboxone is not required before surgery since higher-potency pain medications can be used during surgery.
However, since the use of Suboxone can decrease how effective opioid medications are, possibly causing inadequate pain control, not all providers agree on whether or not Suboxone should be stopped. Therefore, if you are taking Suboxone and need elective surgery, you should discuss your pain management plan with your surgeon and medication for addiction treatment (MAT) provider before the surgery.


49 CFR § 192.913 - When may an operator deviate its program from certain requirements of this subpart?
(a) General. ASME/ANSI B31.8S (incorporated by reference, see § 192.7) provides the essential features of a performance-based or a prescriptive integrity management program. An operator that uses a performance-based approach that satisfies the requirements for exceptional performance in paragraph (b) of this section may deviate from certain requirements in this subpart, as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.
(b) Exceptional performance. An operator must be able to demonstrate the exceptional performance of its integrity management program through the following actions.
(1) To deviate from any of the requirements set forth in paragraph (c) of this section, an operator must have a performance-based integrity management program that meets or exceed the performance-based requirements of ASME/ANSI B31.8S and includes, at a minimum, the following elements -
(i) A comprehensive process for risk analysis;
(ii) All risk factor data used to support the program;
(iii) A comprehensive data integration process;
(v) A procedure for evaluating every incident, including its cause, within the operator's sector of the pipeline industry for implications both to the operator's pipeline system and to the operator's integrity management program;
(vi) A performance matrix that demonstrates the program has been effective in ensuring the integrity of the covered segments by controlling the identified threats to the covered segments;
(vii) Semi-annual performance measures beyond those required in § 192.945 that are part of the operator's performance plan. (See § 192.911(i).) An operator must submit these measures, by electronic or other means, on a semi-annual frequency to OPS in accordance with § 192.951; and
(viii) An analysis that supports the desired integrity reassessment interval and the remediation methods to be used for all covered segments.
(2) In addition to the requirements for the performance-based plan, an operator must -
(i) Have completed at least two integrity assessments on each covered pipeline segment the operator is including under the performance-based approach, and be able to demonstrate that each assessment effectively addressed the identified threats on the covered segment.
(ii) Remediate all anomalies identified in the more recent assessment according to the requirements in § 192.933, and incorporate the results and lessons learned from the more recent assessment into the operator's data integration and risk assessment.
(c) Deviation. Once an operator has demonstrated that it has satisfied the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, the operator may deviate from the prescriptive requirements of ASME/ANSI B31.8S and of this subpart only in the following instances.
(1) The time frame for reassessment as provided in § 192.939 except that reassessment by some method allowed under this subpart (e.g., confirmatory direct assessment) must be carried out at intervals no longer than seven years;


Children’s Rights and Perceptions of Justice, Rights and Equality: the Challenge of Children’s Representation
The inclusion of participation rights in the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child signified an important shift in the global children's rights discourse. However, the notion of children's participation remains controversial, especially in relation to the issue of children’s representation.This is problematic because failure to address this contested area has implications for children's lived experiences viz-a-viz rights, equality and justice. Therefore, utilising Nancy Fraser's framework of social justice, this project seeks to explore the politics of children’ s representation through the analysis of existing data collected in 5 countries: Ghana, India, the UK, Sweden and Belgium, as well as within transnational organisations.


An interesting article published by Pawlowski and others in Scientific Reports published 26
th February 2021 investigated this issue.
Conventionally, vaccinations are intended to train the adaptive immune system by generating an antigen specific immune response.
However, studies are also suggesting that certain vaccines lead to protection against other infections through trained immunity for up to one year and in the case of live vaccines for up to five years.
For instance, vaccination against smallpox showed protection against measles and whooping cough. Live vaccinia virus was successfully used against smallpox.
In this study, they conducted a systematic analysis to determine whether or not a set of existing non COVID-19 vaccines in the United States were associated with a decreased rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
They considered data from 137,037 individuals from the Mayo Clinic electronic health record database who had received PCR tests to SARS-CoV-2 between February 15
th 2020 and July 14 th 2020.
They found that if immunisation for polio, haemophilus influenza type B, measles, mumps, rubella MMR, varicella, pneumococcal conjugate, geriatric influenza and hepatitis A/hepatitis B had been administered, these vaccination patients were associated with a lower rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Vaccination with another 11 vaccines, typhoid, tetanus, herpes zoster, rotavirus, PCV23 pneumococcal pneumonia, paediatric influenza, meningococcal, live influenza, general influenza, HPV were not associated with a lower incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
This was even after adjusting for geographic SARS-CoV-2 incidence and testing rates, demographics, comorbidities and number of other vaccinations. This was also if the vaccines had been administered in the past one, two and five years.
Furthermore, age, race/ethnicity, and blood group stratified analyses revealed significantly lower SARS-CoV-2 rate among black ethnic origin individuals who had taken the pneumococcal PCV13 vaccine.
Ongoing clinical studies offer preliminary evidence that existing vaccines may reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection for example. The interim results from the ACTIVATE trial indicate that the BCG vaccine reduces SARS-CoV-2 infection rates by up to 53%.
Overall, the study identified existing approved vaccines which could be promising candidates for preclinical research and randomised clinical trials towards combating COVID-19.
Dr Paul EttlingerBM, DRCOG, FRCGP, FRIPH, DOccMed


I sat across from him with a full heart. We had met for a quick meal and conversation, yet in that short time I was filled with contentment and joy.
Why?
Because he was grateful.
It’s funny how his gratitude filled my heart, yet that is what happened.
His gratefulness increased my gratefulness.
Turns out science agrees with my experience. Gratitude affects almost every aspect of our lives, and invites others to do the same (https://research.com/education/scientific-benefits-of-gratitude).
His gratitude came from sitting in the moment and intentionally drinking it in. He welcomed it, he articulated it, and his body language received and expressed it.
He made statements like, “I am choosing to sit here and receive that,” or “That makes my heart so happy.”
He sat square to me, open shoulders, open hands that moved with the occasional gesture, and a warm expression as he spoke and listened.
Everything he did invited me to share in gratitude. He made it easy to be grateful.
He helped me understand that gratitude, if chosen at the individual level, becomes a communal experience.
As I left that conversation, I couldn’t help but compare it with another recent experience. The contrast was striking.
In truth, I wouldn’t have called the other leader ungrateful until after I had this conversation with a truly grateful leader.
The ungrateful leader would likely never say they were ungrateful.
Yet they were.
Their focus was not on what was currently happening or what was in front of them, but on the things they didn’t have.
They yearned for things to “get better” and bemoaned the fact that there were so many obstacles in their way.
Their conversation was peppered with statements like, “If only…” and “I wish…” and not once was there an acknowledgement of the positive in the here and now.
Yet, they were highly blessed in their position, temporal things, health, mental capacity, and opportunities.
Gratitude is an awareness of what we currently hold and have access to.
We can choose to be aware of our blessings while we have them, or let the awareness of how blessed we were smack us in the face when they are removed.
Gratitude causes enjoyment.
Taking things for granted causes regret.
Hindsight brings enjoyment or remorse. We choose which one it brings.
Leader, how you choose to be grateful (or not) influences the gratitude of others around you.
Gratitude starts with the individual and affects the community.
Be WITH your blessings now and the contentment of full enjoyment will stay forever, regardless of whether the blessings remain or not.


Tree Service: What Kills Your Trees? Find Out
Trees have extraordinary protective abilities that help them beat unfavorable environmental conditions. For example, they exfoliate to minimize the effects of drought. In addition, they produce bad-tasting compounds meant to repel insects. Yet, they are still susceptible to death. Some of the factors that can kill the trees in your yard include the following: Harsh Surrounding Conditions The environment where you've planted your trees significantly determines their health. For instance, you cannot plant a tree sensitive to drought in a dry area.


At eNotes, we believe reading is fun and transformative.
Reading is crucial to an ethical, thoughtful, and just society, and we want to do our part to empower students and teachers to change the world for the better. We believe being the Literature Experts means sharing our knowledge and resources to make education more accessible.
To further this mission, we’ve partnered with Room to Read—a global nonprofit transforming the lives of millions of children in low-income communities by focusing on literacy and gender equality in education.
Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children
®, Room to Read’s innovative model focuses on deep, systemic transformation within schools during the two most critical time periods in a child’s schooling: early primary school for literacy acquisition and secondary school for girls’ education.
Room to Read works in collaboration with local communities, partner organizations, and governments to develop literacy skills and a habit of reading among primary school children. Room to Read also works to ensure girls can complete secondary school with the skills necessary to negotiate key life decisions. By focusing on the quality of education provided within the communities and ensuring these outcomes are measured, they have created a model that can be replicated, localized, and sustained by local governments.
To date, Room to Read has benefited 16.8 million children across over 37,000 communities in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Grenada, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Rwanda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia.
We’re excited to partner with this incredible organization to help transform the lives of children by supporting their work. For each new eNotes subscriber, we donate $1 to their literacy initiative, up to $20,000 per annum.
To learn more, visit Room to Read.


By: Peter R. Kelley New research from Omdia and Cybrary drives home the need for organizations to invest in sustained and ongoing professional development and upskilling for their cybersecurity teams, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty such as we currently find ourselves in. Cybrary experts note the potential reputational and […]


Commenting on the inflation statistics for April 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“UK inflation moved above the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time since December 2018, with rising energy prices and higher air fares, placing the largest upward pressure on price growth in April.
“Rising inflation alongside slowing wage growth is a concern as it squeezes real household incomes. If this trend continues it could well choke off the recent improvement in consumer spending, a key driver of UK growth. While consumer prices are likely to drift slightly higher in the near term, the outlook for inflation remains relatively subdued with the current pressure on prices largely due to a number of temporary factors, such as rising energy costs. There remains little need for the MPC to raise interest rates anytime soon.
“However, the prospect of a messy and disorderly exit from the EU remains a significant risk to the current path for UK inflation. A chaotic departure is likely to result in a marked weakening in sterling, driving materially higher inflation and increasing the cost pressures on consumers and businesses. Against this backdrop, government and parliament must focus on providing a clear path forward on Brexit. They must also do more to address key domestic issues, including the unacceptably high upfront cost of doing business in the UK which continues to maintain the pressure on businesses to raise prices.”


Val Brown, professional developer with Teaching Tolerance and creator of #ClearTheAir, and Dr. Dana Stachowiak, TheEdCollab Network Member and contributing author to Culturally Affirming Literacy Practices for Urban Elementary Students, lead this session which will encourage and equip K-12 educators to engage in critical reflection about their pedagogy and develop inclusive, responsive, anti-biased literacy practices. This session will move beyond social justice 101 and help K-12 literacy educators plan pedagogy and curriculum critically. If you have asked questions like: "How do we plan literacy instruction that supports and celebrates all learners?" or "I have been focusing on reading 'diverse books', what can I do next?" or have been looking for ways to develop more culturally relevant and sustaining literacy teaching, you will leave full of inspiration, critical reflection, and practical ideas. With considerations for literacy educators, coaches, and leaders, the session will help you support students—and colleagues—in critically conscious planning, teaching, and learning.
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Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is preparing a bid for leading US car rental agency Hertz. By replacing Hertz’s top managers, improving capital management and driving down operating costs, CD&R sees an opportunity to nearly double EBITDA. However, the turnaround involves significant risks, which CD&R must weigh in preparing its bidding strategy. Students are required to assess and value the business, evaluate a post-acquisition operating turnaround plan requiring new leadership, select a financial structure to mitigate significant cyclicality, and craft a winning bidding strategy in the context of a competitive auction.
This case underscores the importance of creating a differentiated investment thesis (no matter how slight the advantage) in a competitive auction setting, inviting students to develop and support their own investment thesis. It demonstrates how the operating capabilities of PE firms (like CD&R) translate into a valuation exercise, investment thesis and operating plan. It explores how the firm’s strategic bent shapes its bidding strategy and willingness to pay for a business that has the prospect of achieving high returns for its fund, as well as identifying sources of advantage in deal sourcing, expertise partnering and turnaround management in the private equity domain.
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Strategies to achieve ambitious targets for reducing road accidents ( 34 ) have largely focused on engineering and technological advancements, the modification of occupational demands, and, to a lesser extent, human factors. These factors include stress and psychological states; sleep, fatigue, and alertness; and health status. Physical activity appears to influence all these human factors but has not previously been systematically considered as a direct or indirect risk factor for driver accidents. This chapter provides an overview, within an evidence-based framework, of the impact each of these human factors has on driver performance and risk of at-work road traffic accidents and then examines how physical (in)activity may moderate and mediate these relationships. Finally, we consider practical implications for work site interventions. The review aims to offer an evidence base for the deployment of resources to promote physical activity, manage stress, facilitate sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance alertness to improve physical and psychological health among professional drivers.


The Walt Disney Company recently released a teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of its 1989 classic animated film “The Little Mermaid.” It provided a brief exposure to Halle Bailey, a black actor that plays the lead role of Princess Ariel.
The trailer, which has received over 20 million views on YouTube, elicited mixed reactions from viewers. While the clip generated a lot of excitement on social media, it also led to anger and dismay among fans who believed Ariel was originally white for the record. For instance, racist and negative comments have surfaced, claiming Disney was ruining a classic film and mermaids have no chance of being black. Due to the actress’s portrayal of a role traditionally associated with white women, she, too, has faced similar reactions.
Racism continues to surround films and shows. We can see how racial politics play a crucial role behind representation in fantasy narratives when anger surfaces over the racial identity of a mermaid. People refusing to accept a black actress to play the role of Ariel clearly illustrates how a white-centric perspective acts in society.
Nevertheless, more actors of color are filling roles previously held by white roles. Together with other diverse individuals, they fight for representation in films, despite knowing that it could reciprocate with just another hate.
With this new live-action production of The Little Mermaid, we again witness Disney taking a step forward. The move creates space and representation for communities often excluded in a genre all about inclusion.
For this reason, we are expecting not just fans of the classic animated film to watch the movie that will be released in May next year.
Hence, hurry and answer the survey on Disney’s live-action of “The Little Mermaid” on the Real Research app from September 28, 2022. After that, you will receive 30 TNCs as a reward.
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SAI Platform’s Annual Report 2021 is now online. The report reviews operations and performance while reflecting on the importance of industry collaboration as we strive to transform to more sustainable agricultural practices.
With the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting the importance of resilient supply chains and a greater sense of urgency globally regarding climate change, biodiversity loss and farmer livelihoods, sustainability has become a license to operate for food and drink companies.
This momentum led to considerable membership growth throughout 2021, enabling SAI Platform to become a globally recognised and credible industry voice in the field of sustainable agriculture. By facilitating collaborative action among members and building sector wide, practical solutions to common challenges, SAI Platform is well positioned to lead the transformation to a more sustainable food system.
The 2021 annual report focuses on our 2025 strategy with inspiring words from our President, Robert Erhard and Senior Director of Operations, Jane Duncan. Close up interviews with working group chairs, Brian Nash and Martina Henry (Crops Working Group), Klaas Jan van Calker and Aurelie Letortue (Dairy Working Group) and Jennifer Bowe and Kevin Ogarzalek (Americas Working Group) highlight the value of collaborative action when facing the food and drink sector’s multiple challenges.
Feature interviews with industry solution chairs, Ivor Drabaek (FSA), Hansel New (SDP), Claire Donoghue and Nigel Edwards (ERBS) review ongoing developments within each of our globally recognised programmes and tools. Key highlights include the launch of FSA 3.0, the SDP Reporting hub, the Beef Recognition Framework as well as the announcement of SAI Platform’s latest collaborative initiative to align the food and drink industry on regenerative agriculture practices, improvements and reporting.
2022 marks the 20th anniversary of SAI Platform and we are celebrating this significant milestone with the concept, People Powered Agriculture. Throughout the 2021 annual report, you will find insightful conversations with leading industry experts and sustainability professionals as well as previous SAI Platform presidents’ Hans Johr and Jan Kees Vis who reflect on SAI Platform’s legacy and the growing relevance and drive for sustainable agriculture as we look to the future.


A virtual event by EIU
Europe dominates the top of our ESG rankings, accounting for nine of the top ten countries that receive an overall A rating—defined as a country that has a significant positive impact on sustainability. Notably low in the rankings are emerging states with poor governance, including Sudan (150th), Iran (149th) and Yemen (148th).In this webinar, EIU’s analyst explored our country-level ESG ratings and essential developments shaping the sustainability agenda.
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Understand country risks from the environmental, social and governance (ESG) environment with EIU’s expert analysis and rating of qualitative indicators and extensive official data.
Understand a country’s political, policy and economic outlook with our award-winning forecasts, analysis and data. Our Country Analysis service looks at global dynamics that impact your organisation, helping you to operate effectively and plan for the future.
Empower your company with specialist knowledge. Our analysts can brief at board, regional and local levels and can be booked for virtual and in-person events, internal training or decision-making meetings.


Diwali, the five-day celebration brings along Diwali decorations, Diwali lights, and get-togethers. The risk of burns and accidental injuries multiply during the festival of lights. Diwali related burns may be caused by the lightening of Diwali diyas, accidental fires at the place of cooking, or bursting firecrackers without any safety precautions. Diwali fires may lead to severe […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has bought huge challenges in providing uninterrupted patient care. Healthcare workers globally are facing psychological and emotional disturbances, violence, stigma, illness, and even death. In extreme situations, working in stressful environments can lead to stress-induced errors which can lead to patient harm. The pandemic has redefined the critical aspects of patient safety […]
The pace at which Coronavirus transmits has made everyone wonder, how it has spread like a wildfire. There exist unanswered questions, like does the COVID-19 virus transmit through food, what food safety precautions must be taken at the grocery stores or the kitchen? COVID-19 pandemic spreads from person-to-person through respiratory droplets released in the air […]


Maybe you’re moving on to bigger and better things after being offered a job at another firm. What are you going to do about that pesky 401k still under your previous employer? Or maybe you have kept your IRA at a particular custodian for years, out of loyalty, but the returns have been lackluster. Thankfully, you have a number of IRA transfer options, and the “best” one depends on the risk you’re willing to take and whether you fully understand the tax implications involved.
You can either rollover or transfer your funds into a new retirement account, and knowing the difference between these two distribution methods is crucial for the safety of your nest egg. A couple of wrong moves and you could be out thousands of dollars, or more.
Definition of IRA Rollover vs Transfer
Many people wrongfully believe the terms “rollover” and “transfer” are interchangeable. While they both concern moving funds from one account to another, the process differs enormously.
A rollover occurs when funds from one retirement account (typically under your current or former employer, but not in all cases) are relocated to a retirement account of a different type. Examples include 401k to traditional IRA or 401k to Roth IRA transactions. Rollovers can only be made once every 365 days, and you must notify the IRS.
A transfer occurs when funds from one retirement account are relocated to a new retirement account of the
same type. This includes 401k to 401k, a traditional IRA transfer to traditional IRA, and Roth IRA transfer to Roth IRA transactions. Transfers can be conducted as many times as one likes during the year, and the IRS does not have to be notified.
If you get laid off and want to move your 401k to an IRA, it requires a 401k rollover. On the other hand, if you’re switching to a new employer and want to move your 401k to your new employer’s 401k, it requires a transfer. Likewise, if you want to relocate funds from your current traditional IRA to a new traditional IRA, that’s also a transfer rather than a rollover.
How IRA Rollovers Work
A slew of information exists regarding tax implications and the process of rolling over funds. It’s recommended that you talk to your tax adviser before undergoing this process. But, in the meantime, let’s discuss the basics.
When funds are rolled over, a check is made out from the administrator of the account to the recipient (unless it’s a direct transfer, which will be discussed later). The IRS deems this payout as taxable income and requires administrators to withhold 20%. You then have 60 days to re-invest the remaining funds into a new retirement account.
If you miss the 60-day deadline, the IRS keeps the 20% that was withheld from your distribution. They may also withhold an extra 10% if you conducted the rollover before the age of 59.5 (an early-withdrawal penalty). If these guidelines are not adhered to, individuals can potentially lose thousands of dollars.
The good news: Once you return those funds to an eligible retirement account within 60 days, the IRS will reimburse the amount that was withheld when you file your taxes. However, you
must cover the full amount. If your 401k had $8,000 in it and you received $6,400 because 20% was withheld, you have to come up with the $1,600 when re-investing the money into a new retirement account. Only then will the IRS reimburse those funds. How IRA Transfers Work
Transfers are more straightforward than rollovers.
To conduct a transfer, ask your administrator to send the funds straight to another retirement account. This new account must be of the same type as your previous one (401k to 401k, IRA to IRA).
However, you never gain control of the funds during a transfer. They are not distributed to you personally. This is typically known as a “trustee to trustee” or custodial transfer. As such, the IRS does not consider the funds taxable income and never touches them. Transfers act as a hassle-free way to relocate funds when the same account types are involved and there’s no need to take delivery of the funds before they go into another account.
It’s important to note, even though you never gain control of the funds, your administrator may write you a check made payable to [the new administrator] + [FBO] + [your name]. FBO stand for “for the benefit of.” You cannot cash this check and it must be sent directly to the new administrator. This is still considered a transfer, not a rollover.
Direct IRA Rollovers vs Transfer
To make matters slightly more complicated (but not overwhelmingly so), there are two types of rollovers; direct and indirect.
Direct rollovers act like transfers, in that the money never touches your hands. However, unlike transfers, they occur between retirement accounts of
different types. You must report a rollover to the IRS, whether you’re conducting a direct or indirect rollover. Indirect IRA Rollovers
Indirect rollovers come with the tax implications. They occur between retirement accounts of different types, but your administrator cashes out your account and hands you a check with the amount required by the IRS withheld. This amount differs whether you’re rolling over from a 401k or an IRA.
If you’re rolling over from a 401k, 20% of the total will be withheld. If you’re rolling over from an IRA, 10% will be withheld. To reiterate, you are responsible for coming up with the amount of the withholding when re-investing your funds. Only then will the IRS reimburse you at tax time.
Critical Questions for IRA Rollovers vs Transfers
Of course, you can always leave the funds in your previous employer’s 401k. However, if less than $5,000 exists, some 401k plans may automatically empty the account. Contact your administrator as soon as possible to attain these funds.
If you’re age 55 or older and lose your job, the IRS allows you to make withdrawals from your 401k without being charged an early-withdrawal penalty. IRAs do not allow you to do this, but you cannot add to your 401k once your employment is terminated.
This information is not exhaustive. However, it does provide a strong basis for handling those precious retirement funds. Make sure to contact your tax supervisor for further information or contact Janguard for free, personalized assistance. Alternatively, you can call Janguard directly at
800.571.6341 today for an obligation-free portfolio evaluation as well as recommendations on how you can better secure your financial independence with an IRA transfer.


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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved fenfluramine (Fintepla®) for the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients 2 years of age and older. Last year, the orphan drug was approved for treating seizures in children with Dravet syndrome.
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a rare neurologic condition that usually begins in childhood. It is characterized by multiple types of seizures and intellectual disability. This condition can be caused by brain malformations, perinatal asphyxia, severe head injury, central nervous system infection, and inherited degenerative or metabolic conditions. In about one-third of cases, no cause can be found.
The drug approval was largely based on results of a randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 clinical trialin 263 patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. The trial demonstrated thatfenfluramine at a dose of 0.7 mg/kg/day significantly reduced monthlydrop seizures frequency by a median of 23.7% from baseline compared to8.7% placebo (
P = .0037). Common adverse reactions in patientstreated with fenfluramine were diarrhea, decreased appetite, fatigue,somnolence, and vomiting.
In a news release, Kelly Knupp MD of the Children’s Hospital Colorado stated, “Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is one of the most challenging epileptic encephalopathies to treat, and the vast majority of patients are not well controlled, despite a regimen of multiple antiepileptic drugs,” adding, “as a complementary therapy, fenfluramine offers a different mechanism of action and demonstrated ability to significantly reduce the number of seizures associated with a drop, a critical measure for managing this severe form of epilepsy.”
Last year, CheckRare talked to Arnold Gammaitoni PharmD about that phase 3 clinical trial that led to the approval (see video here).
Source: News Release CheckRare March 29, 2022


NEWPORT NEWS — The Hampton & Peninsula Health Districts (Districts) have announced that they will start offering weekly COVID-19 rapid testing clinics for area residents.
Beginning tomorrow (Friday, March 4), the Districts will offer these clinics each Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both the Peninsula Health District (416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News) and Hampton Health District (3130 Victoria Blvd., Hampton) locations.
The Districts noted that these tests are delivered by appointment only. Walk-ins will be accepted only if there is an existing appointment slot available. Additionally, those who choose to walk-in should be aware that they may be turned away or experience an extended wait time.
Appointments will be scheduled for residents ages 5 years and older and will only remain available while supplies last. Residents are encouraged to call (757) 594-8482 to schedule an appointment.
The Districts, which service municipalities on the Hampton Roads Peninsula including the Historic Triangle, chose to start holding these clinics as a result of an increased demand for testing but with limited testing options available to community members.
In addition to these clinics, Pres. Biden announced during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, March 1 that, starting next week, American households can order an additional four free at-home rapid tests through the COVIDTests.gov website.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommends COVID-19 testing for the following:
Those who participate in activities that prove greater risk for COVID-19 exposure (e.g. traveling, large events or crowded indoor settings where social distancing is not possible) Residents who have been referred for testing by their healthcare provider Those who are not fully vaccinated and have either traveled or plan to travel People who are not considered fully vaccinated (two weeks following either the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines or following the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine) and plan to visit others who are consider at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 Those who wish for surveillance testing
All departments emphasize that the best way to prevent serious illness or death from COVID-19 is for residents to be fully vaccinated.
For more information on COVID-19 testing or check your symptoms, please visit the website for the VDH.


Amid a global health crisis, the process for declaring a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is at a crossroads. As a formal declaration by the World Health Organization, a PHEIC is governed by clear legislation as to what is, and what is not, deemed a global health security threat. However, it has become increasingly politicized, and the legal criteria now appear to be secondary to the political motivation or outcome of the announcement. Addressing multiple empirical case studies, including COVID-19, this multidisciplinary book explores the relationship between international law and international relations to interrogate how a PHEIC is declared and its role in how we collectively respond to outbreaks.


CityNet and the World Bank visited Bogor City to assess the newly relaunched Bogor’s public bus route, as well as its public transport reform plan. After an initial briefing and assessment of Bogor’s public transport situation, CityNet and the World Bank agreed to provide a concrete set of suggested actions and activities to assist Bogor City’s public transport reform. CityNet-World Bank BRT Cities Network is a group of cities currently operating or are well underway of developing BRT systems in the Asia Pacific region. The network endeavours to enhance the service provision capacities of these cities.
Bogor is a satellite city of Jakarta, which has recently experienced a five-fold population expansion, now home to over a million residents. Over 8,000 angkot, or small minivan buses serve as public transportation providers to the residents of Bogor. Angkots are relatively cheap, numerous in number, and they stop at the passengers request.
Angkots however clutter the roads and cause air pollution. Bogor City attempted to create rotational shifting of the buses, even the distribution of Angkots by analyzing the number of Angkots servicing each destinations, and finally by reducing the operational age of the vehicles, but these attempts are yet to be regarded successful.
During the visit, CityNet and the World Bank team had a chance to meet the Mayor of Bogor. He expressed his enthusiasm to accelerate the implementation of the BRT system in Bogor, and he is looking for opportunities and possibilities of cooperation or formal assistance. Mayor Bima Arya noted that the city is currently working on strengthening the concept of what Bogor will implement in terms of public transport.


1Valet
In 2016, asset manager and real estate developer Jean-Pierre Poulin began searching for a way to optimize his property operations. Over a decades-long career, he had witnessed first-hand the impact technology had in revolutionizing the way different industries around him operated. He also came to realize just how little progress the real estate industry had made in terms of innovation. While technology was optimizing (and in many cases transforming) other industries, real estate seemed set on preserving the status quo.
He had managed and operated his growing portfolio through a combination of traditional methods. While laborious and inefficient, these practices were the industry-standard, and typically involved a messy collaboration of different independent subsystem: security cameras, HVAC systems, resident management, access controls—all crucial components of property management, and all typically managed using disconnected tools. Where the only real distinguishing quality between most buildings was their aesthetic identity and amenity selection, he was also looking for a way to make his properties more attractive, and ultimately boost his rental rate—hence the creation of 1VALET.
1VALET is a smart Building Operating System that combines hardware, software, and services to make multi-family buildings better places to live and work. By combining typically independent building systems into one platform and empowering residents with a Resident App, 1VALET is streamlines property operations, increase net operating income, and creates safer, smarter communities.
Smart Entry System
The Smart Entry System is felt from the moment you enter the front doors .It requires only a connection to power and the internet, Residents can either opt-in to Facial Entry or use digital keys on their 1VALET Resident App to enter the property with minimal contact. No keys are necessary. Guests arriving at the building call the resident they’re visiting with a video call to the resident’s 1VALET App. The app can also secure SMS text keys ahead of time, allowing guests to let themselves in. Staff, vendors, or contractors can also enter using unique pin-codes created, assigned, and customized by management by/for time, date, and building, meaning you remain in control of who’s entering your building, and when.
The Smart Entry System also helps buildings accommodate parcel deliveries through its patented parcel scanning technology, which enables delivery couriers to enter the building by simply by scanning the parcel. Then the couriers can either store the parcel in a dedicated room, or in an integrated smart parcel locker. Residents receive a notification with a QR or access code to their Resident App, allowing them to retrieve the parcel.
Resident App
The Resident App puts everything residents need all in one place. By connecting residents to their building and giving them remote control of the IoT devices within it, the 1VALET Resident App creates an innovative living experience that helps drive demand for your community. From digital keys that lock their suite and common area doors to the ability to remotely change the temperature, all it requires is a mobile phone to reduce contact throughout the building as well as energy consumption. With amenity booking, messaging from staff, a document library and more, the 1VALET Resident App creates a connected and convenient living experience.
Community Management Portal
1VALET facilitates property operations by combining the typically independent subsystems into one web-based dashboard, streamlining operations and allowing remote property management. Everything from resident profiles and access privileges to CCTV cameras, amenity management and more can now be managed from anywhere— and it also integrates with Yardi’s Property Management platform, allowing for a seamless synchronization of resident data.
The 1VALET platform is also hardware-agnostic, which means it doesn’t tie you into any particular hardware family. It is an excellent tool to reduce operating costs, increase NOI, enhance the overall asset value, and attract and retain new residents.
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Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code is an accelerated depreciation deduction provision that allows you to deduct all or part of the cost of certain property during the year you first use it, instead of depreciating it gradually over its useful lifetime. Only certain types of property qualify under Section 179.
Qualifying Property
To qualify for a Section 179 deduction, your property must be purchased, not leased, and you must have purchased it for business rather than personal use. You must place the property in service during the year in which you claim the deduction. Examples of qualifying property include machinery and equipment, appliances, office equipment, livestock, off-the-shelf computer software, petroleum storage facilities and most other forms of tangible property other than buildings. Certain real property also qualifies, including certain leasehold improvement property, restaurant property and retail improvement property.
Ineligible Property
Except for the items mentioned in Section 1, land and land improvements don't qualify for the Section 179 deduction. Moreover, even if you purchased otherwise eligible property, you generally can't use the deduction if you lease the property to someone else. Other ineligible property includes certain types of property used to provide lodging, as well as "energy property" — certain types of solar, geothermal and fuel cell equipment.
Deduction Limits
As of publication, the Section 179 deduction limit is $500,000 per taxpayer, even if the value of your qualifying property exceeds this amount. Your real property deduction cannot exceed $250,000. If the value of your qualifying property exceeds your maximum deduction, you may depreciate the amount you didn't deduct under Section 179 in future tax years gradually, over the remaining useful life of the property. If you claim a Section 179 depreciation deduction on more than one property, you may allocate the accelerated depreciation deduction among the properties as you see fit. The Section 179 deduction begins phasing out once you place more than $2 million in qualifying property into service during a single tax year. It disappears entirely once you place at least $2.5 million into service during a single tax year.
Paperwork
You claim the Section 179 deduction using Form 4562 and your ordinary income tax return (Form 1120 or 1120S for corporations, for example). You are required to keep written records showing how you acquired the property, whom you acquired it from and when you placed it into service. You can revoke your election by filing an amended tax return.
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A summary of the main findings and recommendations of the IPPR research report, Keep Your Eyes On The Money: Public Fiscal Management & Oversight in Namibia – The Need for Public Participation & Reform
This research report examines the role that public participation can play in improving fiscal transparency – particularly in reference to the work of the Office of the Auditor General
This new briefing paper argues that the Office of the Auditor-General should take a more pro-active approach to tackling corruption and find ways of collaborating with key stakeholders including the Anti-Corruption Commission and civil society.


While these are clearly more stressful days for all of us, it’s especially true for leaders, especially those faced by crises – moments of intense pressure – where their responses can have enormous consequences for their organizations, customers, investors, employees, communities and themselves. Think of the pressure that Johnson and Johnsons’ leadership experienced when they learned that someone was tampering with Tylenol on retailers’ shelves. H. Weisinger (a psychologist and specialize in pressure management) and JP Pawliw-Fry (a performance coach and advisor to Olympic athletes and executives) provide valuable insights on how we can handle pressure better in their book, Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most.
While stress is free-floating anxiety that often increases over time, pressure occurs at a time and place – hence the expression “the pressure is on”. Pressure is a situation in which you perceive that something at stake is dependent on the outcome of your performance. Think about the pressure on United Airlines pilot Chelsey Sullenberger when he had to land his damaged Airbus on the Hudson River and save his passengers’ lives. The attributes of pressure moments are importance, uncertainty, responsibility to others and feeling judged. While we’re experiencing feelings of fear, anxiety, failure, embarrassment and stress during these moments, the issue is how do we respond?!
The authors conducted in depth research on thousands of subjects and discovered that the overwhelming majority of people do worse under pressure due to three factors in human performance: distractive physical arousal, competing thoughts and inappropriate behaviors. In a pressure moment, heart rate starts to zoom, thinking becomes rigid and distorted. With anxiety and fear arousal increasing, you lose control of your physical arousal, your thinking ability is disturbed (leading to incorrect interpretations of events making us overly confident or anxious) and capability to execute the behaviors you need. The belief that some people excel under pressure is a myth.
The authors offer several strategies and tactics to limit errors made under pressure. They include:
Befriend the moment – see it as a challenge or opportunity/fun View it as one of many opportunities Downsize the importance Focus on the mission (which was what J&J’s leadership did) Anticipate the “unexpected” as likely to happen Distinguish between what you can control and cannot, and focus on the former Affirm your self-worth – recognize how your experience, skills and positive qualities will help you Recall a previous success you had; believe in yourself throughout the episode Be present to your senses and what you are experiencing, to avoid careless errors Practice experiencing pressure (through simulations); Write out your concerns about the high pressure situation and/or share them with others Use a favorite song or anchor (holistic word) to guide performance; engage in pre-activity routines Put away self-consciousness; slow down your response; regulate your breathing; meditate
Finally, the authors offer 4 key qualities we should all use to stand up to the pressure. Their COTE of Armor includes: Confidence, Optimism, Tenancy and Enthusiasm.
All of this is food for thought – if you want to avoid high pressure moments and handle them well.
What are your experiences with handling pressure? Which of the recommended solutions have you found most effective? What other advice would you provide? Share with us.


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You have every right to go after perfection to attain your required success. However, being perfect is not child’s play. You have to aim for improvement first, and once it gets carried out, excellence will appear on its own.
From the genesis of human civilization, accomplishment has been a coveted notion that every human being chases. But the only ingredient required for making this successful recipe is perfection. However, attaining this quality is not as easy as it sounds. Challenges and setbacks are the inevitable parts that need to get conquered to reach the highest excellence and execute success.
Yes, the journey to betterment is the key to attaining something. And undoubtedly, every individual ready to win something indeed possesses a strong achievement mindset. However, only having eagerness can’t bring any fruitful results.
To taste the victory, you should have a realistic mindset. In truth, you should become practical in accepting the reality that challenges will emerge throughout the journey to attainment. Even sometimes, setbacks will try to discourage your enthusiasm and courage. But, if you own honest willpower, you will not hesitate to proceed with the understanding that several attempts may require to reach the coveted point.
Moreover, your every attempt will unfold learning. It teaches you how to rectify your faults and make developments. In truth, every attempt among several signifies proceeding one step further to achievement.
The best part is approaching with betterment even teaches you the truth that you should aim for improvement first. It helps you to identify the hidden talents in you that you have so far tried to suppress all these years. You did that because you thought you were not good at them. However, your eagerness for attainment prepares you to seek proper, refined advancement first, not perfection.
For example, suppose someone says you can’t draw a good picture because you haven’t been practicing that art for a few months. In that case, you should not try sketching like Leonardo da Vinci on the first attempt. It would be best if you start with a small and easy drawing. After some days, you can proceed with some comparatively difficult yet more charming pictures. And the gradual effort will ultimately unlock the perfection in your fingers and thinking and turn you into a perfectionist for sketching the most beautiful images.
In reality, it helps you to measure the required amount of practicing to regain your excellence. Also, your gradual move towards achieving excellence unlocks positivity in you. And the positive outlook makes you realize the need for exercise. It uncovers how step-by-step development remains beneficial in the long run.
Honestly, the point is not to appear the best at every work you do. First, you enjoy the progress journey and note the advances and stumbles you meet through this journey. You better look at it as a voyage of learning that develops your view regarding the reality of achievement. In short, your aim for improvement first helps evolve your personal growth with more significance and brilliance.


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Objective: This study investigates the association between pallidal low-frequency activity and motor sign severity in dystonia after chronic deep brain stimulation for several months.
Methods: Local field potentials were recorded in 9 dystonia patients at 5 timepoints (T1–T5) during an OFF-stimulation period of 5 to 7 hours in parallel with clinical assessment using Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale. A linear mixed effects model was used to investigate the potential association of motor signs with local field potential activity in the low frequency (3–12 Hz) and beta range (13–30 Hz).
Results: A significant association of Burke-Fahn-Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale scores with low-frequency activity (3–12 Hz; b = 4.4; standard error = 1.5, degrees of freedom = 43, P = 0.006, 95% confidence interval, 1.3–7.5), but not beta activity (13–30 Hz) was revealed within participants across timepoints.
Conclusion: Low-frequency activity is associated with dystonic motor sign severity, even months after chronic deep brain stimulation. Our findings corroborate the pathophysiological role of low-frequency activity in dystonia and highlight the potential utility as a biomarker for adaptive neuromodulation.


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Modifications in gene expression determine many of the phenotypic differentiations between closely related species. This is particularly evident in reproductive tissues, where evolution of genes is more rapid, facilitating the appearance of distinct reproductive characteristics which may lead to species isolation and phenotypic variation. Large-scale, comparative analyses of transcript expression levels have been limited until recently by lack of inter-species data mining solutions. Here, by combining expression normalisation across lineages, multivariate statistical analysis, evolutionary rate, and protein–protein interaction analysis, we investigate ortholog transcripts in the male accessory glands and testes across five closely related species in the Anopheles gambiae complex. We first demonstrate that the differentiation by transcript expression is consistent with the known Anopheles phylogeny. Then, through clustering, we discover groups of transcripts with tissue-dependent expression patterns conserved across lineages, or lineage-dependent patterns conserved across tissues. The strongest associations with reproductive function, transcriptional regulatory networks, protein–protein subnetworks, and evolutionary rate are found for the groups of transcripts featuring large expression differences in lineage or tissue-conserved patterns.
ASJC Scopus subject areas Ecology Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) Plant Science Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis


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Previous studies from our laboratory established that C-ASWS, an alkali- soluble, water-soluble extract from cell walls of Coccidioides immitis, protects mice against lethal challenge with this fungus. The C-ASWS extract contains a glycosylated protein, designated antigen 2 (Ag2), and a polysaccharide antigen. We recently cloned Ag2 cDNA and showed that the recombinant fusion protein elicited strong delayed-type hypersensitivity responses in immunized mice. This investigation was undertaken to determine if the recombinant Ag2 protein, expressed as an Ag2-glutathione S- transferase (GST) fusion protein, or Ag2 cDNA would protect mice against lethal challenge with C. immitis. The recombinant Ag2-GST protein protected BALB/c mice against intraperitoneal challenge with 250 arthroconidia, as assessed by a decrease in fungal CFU in tissues. The Ag2-GST-immunized mice did not show, however, an increased survival during a 30-day period postinfection. By contrast, immunization of mice with Ag2 cDNA ligated into the pVR1012 plasmid engendered protection against intraperitoneal challenge with 2,500 arthroconidia and against pulmonary challenge with 50 arthroconidia. Vaccine efficacy paralleled the development of delayed-type hypersensitivity responses to C. immitis antigen. Whereas mice vaccinated with the recombinant Ag2-GST protein did not mount footpad hypersensitivity to C-ASWS or the recombinant Ag2-GST protein, mice vaccinated with the pVR1012-Ag2 construct mounted a strong footpad hypersensitivity and their spleen cells secreted gamma interferon upon in vitro stimulation with the Ag2-containing C-ASWS extract. This is the first investigation to show that genetic immunization can protect against lethal challenge with C. immitis.
ASJC Scopus subject areas Parasitology Microbiology Immunology Infectious Diseases